Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold Buckle in die-stamped steel on

Buckle in die-stamped steel on the right end

stamped "FS" and "107" ("FS" indicating the manufacturer

(Deutsche Armee Koppelschloss)

each constructed of black doeskin wool and trimmed with lemon yellow piping

with some pitting and usual in-out runner marks

Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold Buckle in die-stamped steel on(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1554. A mid 20th Century sash ordered by Dr. Goodwin for this particular order. Fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a bright red field throughout, a band sewn in place near the bottom end with a ribbon tie for the placement of the badge, measuring 99 mm wide x 820 mm in length, vibrant colour, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military